May 30, 2013 Ke Alaka'i

May 30, 2013

Ke Alaka i Volume 103: Issue 5

THE LEADER

Documenting life 4 & 5 Alumna’s son is making a film about mom’s life

Rising to the top 10 & 11 Enactus finishes 2nd in national competition

Running to fight cancer 17 Students participate in local Relay for Life

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Photo of the Week

May 30, 2013 • Volume 103: Issue 5 Editor-in-chief

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ART & GRAPHICS

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PHOTOGRAPHERs M a t t M cD o n a l d E m i ly Wa d d e l l Kyoko H a s e gawa

MULTIMEDIA JOURNALISTS Jeff McLeod, Clover Cheng, Dylan-Sage Wilcox, Robinia Tan, Jennifer Herrera, Matt Bledsoe, Tucker Grimshaw, Austin Meldrum, Homer Wolman

INTERNS M ei Y i n M a V i s Ta g u ba

AD MANAGER Matth ew Ble ds o e

Hundreds of lanterns were released into the waters of Ala Moana in remembrance of passed loved ones on Monday, May 27 for Memorial Day. Photo by Matt MacDonald

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ON THE COVER

Taking part in the Relay for Live Cancer Walk and Run in Kahuku on May 24, students, Kesa Kaufusi, David Taufa, Matthew Dufus, and Agnes Slade, helped raise money to fight cancer and recognized cancer survivors as well as those who lost their lives to the disease at the annual event.

Photo by Mei Yin.

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[page 8] Students visit United Nations f or Indigenous Rights For um

[page 15] LDS Church launches “I’m a Mormon” UK ad campaign

[page 17] Relay For Lif e r un in Kahuku

Share with us your photo of the week and we may feature it in our next issue. e-mail us at kealakai@byuh.edu

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BYUH’s Service Center is looking for volunteers to help out at a YMCA Summer Camp service project at Camp Erdman. YMCA Camp Erdman provides a rare balance of education, fun, challenge, responsibility and adventure that define campers’ lives. Contact 808-675-4751 or volunteer@byuh.edu for more information.

There will be an outdoor Shaka Steel Concert, under the direction of Dr. Darren Duerden, outside of the Cannon Activities Center at 6:30 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. All are invited and the event is for free.

NOTE WORTHY news headlines

The nation faces a shortage of purified-protein derivative (PPD), a commonly used way to test for tuberculosis, by the end of May, says the Centers for Disease Control.

Photo courtesy of The New York Times

Summer A block for this Semester ends officially on Friday. There will be a five-week break from June 7 un- Shortage of TB tests not a cause for concern at BYU-Hawaii Tubersol, a product used to test for tubercu Dr. Glenn D. Braunstein, a medical til July 14. Summer B classes begin losis manufactured by Sanofi Pasteur Limited, correspondent for the Huffington Post, said, on Monday, July 15. is in short supply nationwide until at least the “Drug shortages occur, manufacturers report end of May 2013, says the Centers for Disease (according to the Food and Drug AdminisControl and Prevention. tration’s website), because of unanticipated

“Tubersol is one of two purifiedincrease in demand or due to shortages of the week in protein derivative (PPD) tuberculin products raw materials.” Luckily enough BYU-Hawaii’s licensed by the Food and Drug Administration medical center has an ample supply of TB test(FDA). The manufacturer has notified CDC ing supplies.

“Without spiritual landmarks, mankind that 50-dose vials of Tubersol will remain un- “[Despite the shortage], the BYUH wanders as well. Without the word of available until the end of May 2013,” the CDC Health Center still has ample supply of PPD, God, we walk in circles. said in a statement. and will continue to administer PPD to all Both as individuals and as societies, we

Sydney Chase Diamond, a sophonew students and employees until our supply see this pattern repeated over and over more majoring in art from Utah, said, “I find is exhausted. If any of these individuals proin every dispensation since the beginit a little bit alarming. Most of the time when vide verified proof of a past positive PPD test, ning of time. When we lose sight of the preventative measures are short that implies they will be referred to the State TB Branch word of God, we tend to get lost.” that there is a greater risk for the actual for a chest x-ray,” says the BYUH Bulletin.

- President Dieter F. Uchtdorf disease. However, it seems like there is a plan Jesse Oliva, a senior majoring in that is being put in motion to decrease the business from Maryland, said, “I do not find “The hate of men will pass, and dictashortage and eventually get it back on track. I the shortage alarming on a nationwide scale tors die, and the power they took from would be much more concerned if this wasn’t because they may not be used to stocking up the people will return to the people. so. I think it’s a very good thing that BYUH is on supply like our establishment is. The BrethAnd so long as men die, liberty will still having TB tests because we all come from ren have always urged us to have a supply of never perish.”

- Charlie Chaplin different places with different risks of TB.” personal needs for a rainy day, and I am glad

Testing for tuberculosis is a standard to know we have applied those principles to procedure initiated in most educational institu- the way we run our school.” tions and workplaces as the disease is easily spread between individuals.

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Speed Dating A quick, fun way to meet people

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inding a summer fling can lead you to a lasting friendship or even to your eternal companion. BYUHSA sponsored an activity and helped students get to know each other through a few rounds of speed dating. Speed dating is an organized form of matchmaking that focuses on meeting a lot of people in a short period of time (from 3 to 9 minutes).

“Sometimes people are hesitant to talk to someone they are attracted to and speed dating is a great way to have an opportunity to talk to someone that otherwise you wouldn’t necessarily go up to,” said Nathan Tucker, an executive director of BYUHSA from Arizona, sophomore in business management. “Speed dating is an easier, less awkward way to initiate a conversation.”

To make things more comfortable and to keep the conversation flowing, speed daters had a questioner guide that went along with plenty of chips and salsa to snack on. Abby Smith from Iowa, a junior in marine biology, said, “I am a return speed dater. It’s always a good time. It’s fun to meet people and there is good food… my favorite thing about speed dating is that you get to meet a really wide variety of people…It works.”

A handful of fun prizes and “date packs” were given away throughout the event. Prizes included a movie for two, a picnic for two and much more. Shane Dyer, a junior in EXS from Oregon, said, “I have a bucket list and speed dating was on there. I’ve never done it before.”

When asked what kind of lady was he looking for, Dyer said, “I’m mainly here to just meet new people, make new friends, and to enjoy the event.”

Tucker added, “It’s a great way to meet people and that is what speed dating is all about. We wanted to make something people didn’t have to pay for and could be in a more relax setting versus a dance.”

A signal was given to speed dating participants. Each person made notes as to whether or not they’d like to meet their “date” again before moving on to another person. Usually, a day or two after a speed dating event, participants receive word as to who wanted to meet them and are given a method of contacting each other.

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BYU-Hawaii speed daters gathered together in the Aloha Center to meet new friends and find possible dates.

Photos by Kyoko Hasegawa

speed dater, and I have been able to get dates out of it,” said Heliman Zheng, a sophomore TESOL from Hong Kong.

Johnny Watkins, a junior biology from California, said, “This is such a good turnout. There a lot of people here. I enjoyed the event. There are great people, lots of food, prizes and delicious ice cream.”

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Branding Lecture Brandon Truscott talks logo design and identity

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YU-Hawaii Department of Visual Arts and Graphic Arts Professor Brandon Truscott presented a lecture titled “Brand X and the Rise of Visual Culture” about the importance of visual art and images. BYUH students said they learned the importance of visual art and branding, which could help them with future careers at the lecture on May 16 in the McKay Auditorium.

“I learned a lot about personal branding, especially the BYUH brand and the LDS brand. It is very interesting how branding is so important to everyone,” said Wong Li Hwa, a senior in business management from Malaysia. She explained, “Branding is an identity.

Everyone has their own identity [and it is the] identity that helps define who we are.”

Truscott said visual art is important because “people think using pictures” because “scenes come before words.” He further elaborated, “Words are processed by our short-term memory, where we can only remember about 7 minutes of information. Images however, go directly into long-term memory where they’re unduly etched.”

He gave an example, “it is much easier to show a circle than to describe it.”

Truscott said, “An image is an identity” that can “affect us emotionally,” as well as control the culture through advertisement. He illustrated the affect of branding and images using the LDS Church as an example. “The team’s main objective was to make a logo more Christ focused and they did that by putting” big capital letter of Jesus Christ in the middle line “and framing it with small lines of type [in the upper and lower lines] and Jesus is the first thing people will see.”

Stuart L. Wolthuis, the department chair of Computer and Information Sciences Department, said, “I think it is really importance to think about visual art and branding at the university level because so much of what we do today is visual and advertising on the web.

So I think it’s importance that we take this seriously and spend time and effort to make sure that we present our university’s capability, skill and academic options very carefully using branding, but doing it honestly and doing it in a way that gives people the right message.”

Corbin Thomander, the Alumni relations manager from the Alumni Office, said, “I thought he did very well, [and] he is a force

Top: Brandon Truscott shares insight into how branding and logos establish identity for corporations, organizations and even churchs like the LDS Church logo shown above. Photos by Monique Saenz

for an improved graphic design program, one like we have never seen before in BYUH. And so I loved that we are getting more students into practical skills that can translate into careers.”

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Clark Goldsberry carries his camera while in Hawaii filming a documentary about the life of his mother, pictured at top while going to school at BYUH. Photos courtesy of Kenway Kua.

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Collecting the pieces of his mother’s footsteps A journey to retrace the past leads photographer to BYU-Hawaii

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he intervals between pain responses from a child over a mother’s death may increase over time, but a longing heart for her presence never disappears. Losing his mother at the age of 3 left 25-year-old Clark Goldsberry with a fragmented memory of his mom.

But this didn’t stop him from collecting the puzzle pieces of his mother’s footsteps.

Born in Provo, Utah, Goldsberry was raised by his father, Erick Goldsberry, after his mother, Debbie Adams, died of breast cancer three years after he was born.

After his dad’s unexpected death 15 years later, Goldsberry discovered a valuable treasure that he could keep throughout his life – a long-kept journal of his mom’s journeys and experiences. He later on went to serve a Latter-day Saint mission in Connecticut, came back to school at BYU in Provo and graduated in photography and journalism.

Describing his mom’s words in the journal, he said, “Those [words] are just a voice from the dust. Those are just powerful. Reading through those words, it almost feels like she’s speaking to me. I feel that the more I learn about my mom, the more my love swells for her. I’m learning many things that make me admire her more.”

Learning from the journal that his mom was a BYU-Hawaii alumna, Goldsberry took the chance of coming to Hawaii this month, after his trip to Samoa working as a photographer and videographer of a humanitarian team called Rheumatic Rescue group.

He wanted to meet with the people who were once a part of his mother’s life. He explained that he wanted to track his mom’s footsteps by documenting the wonderful experiences she had in Hawaii.

“One of the really cool things in Hawaii is meeting with people who knew her, who have had experiences with her, helping me to get an additional glimpse of her… It helps me to find a complete picture of her… It helps me to see her clearly and emulate her more,” Goldsberry said.

Recalling old memories and experiences with his mom, Goldsberry’s eyes lit up as he said, “I remember feeding horses with her and going to the pasture with her.

I remember drawing on the sidewalk with her and sitting in a hospital with her eating corn bread. These memories that I have are fragmented but hearing these stories from people help me to fill in the gaps and help me to see her more clearly and more fully.”

One of the people whom Goldsberry interviewed was Kenway Kua, the manager of the BYUH Bookstore. Kua had worked with Goldsberry’s mom at the bookstore in 1975. Kua was amazed with Goldsberry’s determination to retrace his mom’s journey and said, “I thought it was really cool. It’s kinda impressive to me. It was really touching for me to do it for his mom, searching her from all over places.”

“The ultimate purpose of this project is to carry on [my parent’s] legacy. They love each other, me and other people. This is a way to preserve and capture their love.

The primary audience is me but I also plan to show to my future kids and grand kids,”

Goldsberry said while explaining that the project will also cover his dad’s life.

Dita de Keyser, Debbie’s best friend and a BYUH alumna, also shared her reaction when learning about the documentary.

“I’m not surprised, because from a very young age, [Clark] was a very sweet boy and he was very close with his dad and his grandma. Now, he wants to learn more about his mom and he knew Hawaii was a big part of her life,” she said.

Describing her best friend, de Keyser said, “[Debbie Adams] was our angel on earth. She was a very positive influence… She was a ballet dancer and loved to dance.” Both Adams and de Keyser also worked together at the bookstore.

After collecting stories about his mom, Goldsberry plans to go back and earn his master’s degree in art education at BYU in Provo in fall of this year. He said he is grateful for the help he got from the people whom his mom learned to love.

Life makes no assurances. Trials come and these can break life into pieces or make it grow stronger. For Goldsberry, he chose to learn how to handle obstacles in his life with a positive attitude. He said being an LDS missionary helped Goldsberry to find himself. “[My mission] resulted in my looking deeper at myself and trying to figure out my life,” he said. “I still consider my relationship with my mom to be alive. It just takes a different form.”

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Indigenous Issues

BYUH Human Rights Organization visits U.N. for first time BYU-Hawaii history and ICS anthropology professors and students from The Maka‘ala: BYUH Human Rights Organization (HRO) went on a trip to the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) in New York from May 20 to 31. BYUH is now recognized as an official member of UNPFII and is invited to attend the yearly conference.

The United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues is “an advisory body to the Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), with a mandate to discuss indigenous issues related to economic and social development, culture, the environment, education, health and human rights,” says the U.N. official website.

Christina Akanoa, an adjunct faculty of Political Science and the program coordinator of HRO, said it is an honor to attend UNPFII on behalf of BYUH. “We were there to witness and learn about the human right issues that are affecting the globe. Besides discussing current issues, our purpose also included acknowledging the Pacific Island embassies, and networking for internship and career opportunities for our students,” she said.

“We hope this trip will open the door for BYUH,” said Akanoa. “Now a lot of countries and organization know about BYUH and we care about human rights. The stereotype is that we care only about religious

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issues. We are a small school, but we are doing hands-on work. Human rights is all about grass-root activities but not simply talking in the classroom.”

Akanoa expressed the future plan of HRO and said, “I hope next year HRO can get funding so we can bring more students to the U.N. conference and help them to stay there for an internship. I am writing a proposal requesting to change our statues from observer to consultative, so our students might have the chance to present in U.N. forum about their research.”

Tevita Ka‘ili, a BYUH professor of ICS anthropology, also attended the U.N. forum. He said he got to “witness first hand the critical issues that are facing indigenous people around the world. Many of the indigenous people are fighting an uphill battle to revitalize their indigenous languages and indigenous knowledge.”

Kai‘li said it is important for BYUH students to be aware of indigenous issues since they are attending school in Hawaii.

“Native Hawaiians attended the U.N. forum to voice their concerns about native Hawaiian education, health, and decolonization. These are issues that will impact not only native Hawaiians but also BYU Hawaii,” said Kai‘li.

“It is great BYUH can visit the U.N. forum, and I am planning to join the trip next year,” said Inga Tukuafu, a political

Above: Jone Temo, Toa Sailusi and Tevita Ka‘ili stop for a photo outside of the United Nations building in New York City.

Below: Hironui Johnston and Ka‘ili sit on the U.N. floor. Photos courtesy of Tevita Ka‘ili.

science junior from Tonga. “I think BYUH is si‘i kae amo – means we are small but we are important – in the Tongan language. It is the same for human rights. We might be a small group of people, but our voices and actions matter.”

Agreeing with Tukuafu, Christopher Haro Ray, an information technology senior from Papua New Guinea, said he is happy BYUH is being represented in the U.N. forum. “We might be a small school, but we have a big will in defending human right. Climate change is certainly a big issue that affects the whole globe. I hope people can pay more attention and participate in the green power activities.”

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Left to right: Meeting the ambassador of the Marshall Islands Amatlain Kabua are left to right, Tevita Ka‘ili, Jone Temo, Christina Akanoa, Kabua, Hironui Johnston and Toa Sailusi.

English Circle English Circle Society celebrates poetry, spoken words The English Circle Society meets twice monthly for poetry night to celebrate and share the spoken word. This past Thursday, May 23, students sipped hot chocolate and ate cookies as they listened to other students share their own works, favorite poems, lyrics and excerpts from books.

Amanda Vela, a senior in English from Texas, and Abigail Brammer, a senior in English from New York, are the current copresidents of the English Circle Society. They both agreed that the night went “extremely” well.

Vela said, “The English Circle seems to have acquired a group of regulars who are excited and energetic about the nights we devote to poetry.” Brammer said, “It’s great when we can bring together people

from all different majors and interests into a place where they feel comfortable to step out of their comfort zone and recite some poetry.”

All different kinds of people can be seen at poetry night. Jesse Grimshaw, a junior in business finance, shared his feelings on the poetry night and said, “Poetry night could have more people because I know people would have fun.”

Vela and Brammer shared their favorite parts of the English Circle Society.

“Choosing a favorite part is difficult, but I would have to say I enjoyed the diversity of the words read and sung. Students can read their own poems, song lyrics, and even poems written in their native language,” said Vela.

Brammer said, “My favorite part about the English Circle Society is that it is not exclusive. It strives to include everyone.”

Brammer and Vela, who graduated in April, will be leaving the co-presidency at the end of the summer sessions. Alyssa Walhood, a junior in English from Oregon, will step in as a co-president. She is eager to get the ball rolling with the English Circle Society.

Walhood shared her viewpoint of poetry night and the future of the English Circle Society, “I think poetry night is great.

It’s always interesting to see what new people will show up and how the vibe of the room will change. Everyone brings their own poetic style and favorite poems. The future of English Circle Society will involve some big service projects and activities, but we’ll always have poetry night.”

Look to the Student Bulletin for future events.

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Sharing original poetry or favorite works are left to right, Amanda Vela, Ben Johnson, Diana Ruiz. Below: Students attend the English Circle Society’s twice monthly poetry nights and sample refreshments. Photos by Emily Waddell

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Left: A close up of the first runner-up trophy BYU-Hawaii’s Enactus team won at the national competition the week of May 20 to 22 in Kansas City, Mo. Above: Four students on the team flash “shaka” signs for a photo at the conference. Photos courtesy of Enactus

Enactus takes 2nd at nationals A team of six students gives a presentation on BYUH’s projects

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YU-Hawaii’s Enactus team took second place, losing out on first place by tenths of a point, at the national Enactus exposition held in Kansas City, Mo., against the top 200 universities across the country.

“Our students, consistently over the years, are the favorites of the corporations and audiences that watch the event,” said BYUH Enactus’ team Advisor Kevin Castle.

“Our students have a special spirit about them that radiates and sets them apart. Not only do they represent world-class capabilities and the quality of BYUH students to the sponsoring corporations as potential employees, they also represent the wholesome values and integrity of our church and school.”

Twelve project managers and six student presenters traveled to Kansas City for the exposition. Nickolas Bramwell, current BYUH Enactus president, attended the competition as a member of the presentation team. The team came up a mere point behind Flagler College, a university in Florida.

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“When BYU-Hawaii received 2nd place, I was at first heartbroken,” said Bramwell. “So many people have given thousands of hours towards these projects, and we had prepared all year to win the exposition.

However, my opinion changed the very next day as we presented our projects to our extended BYUH ‘ohana in Salt Lake City.

The combined efforts of our student teams have impacted 99,000 people, improving their quality of life,” Bramwell said.

According to Castle, the main goal of the team is to “align our activities to fulfill the core mission of the university.”

He added, “We believe by using professional processes and proven principles in how we serve, we not only serve more effectively,

but also we become more effective leaders ourselves.” Last year the team, previously operating under the name of SIFE, came in third nationally. In response, they revamped their strategy coming up with a 17-minute presentation that contributed to their win.

Bramwell said, “This year’s efforts expanded upon the momentum and groundwork laid by previous year’s students and advisers. I am so grateful for the many years of training and leadership provided by previous students, advisers, and business advisory board members. This year was definitely different, but at the core, the BYU-Hawaii Enactus chapter has always been passionate about serving others through creative business.”

The team and advisers gather for a photo after winning second place with their

Top Left: BYUH’s team is named the first runner-up. BYUH narrowly lost to Flagler College in Florida.. Above: President Steve Wheelwright and Dr. Bill Neal pose with their wives and the awards given they received. Left: A Enactus student congratulates Neal.

The presentation itself wasn’t the only thing that was rethought, but the actual projects themselves. Gauging the needs of local as well as international communities, BYUH’s Enactus team was able to focus on the greatest needs, said participants.

“We asked probing and challenging business-related questions to our team to understand our team’s true capabilities and understanding of effective business principles in relation to our projects,” Castle said.

The presentation team was able to showcase the progress and “creative business” BYUH Enactus has made in the past year by presenting some of their best projects.

SWATT, Cambodia Orphanage, Congo Entraide, Akin, Tuvalu Preschool, Dream Navigator, Fiji Vibes, Hawaii Oceans, Hukilau Aquaponics, and IIPP were among the proj-

r trophy and medals. Last year the team finished third.

ects shown in the competition. Besides the accolades given in respects to their projects, a couple of ‘ohana members who supported the BYUH Enactus team also received high honors.

Bramwell said, “Our projects represent wise stewardship of what has been given to us. Additionally, I felt truly humbled and grateful to be among such mentors and students who represent a global Zion, who partner with each and give of their time and resources for the benefit of others. So in retrospect, the national exposition is a unique competition, in which ‘we all win,’ regardless of how we are ranked.”

Dr. Bill Neal, a BYUH Enactus faculty advisor, was given the most prestigious and rare award Enactus can bestow to faculty advisors as he was inaugurated into the Sam Walton Fellows Hall of Fame.

“More importantly than winning first place was the influence on the various lives of children,” Neal said. “The projects have been a huge impact on individuals involved, as well as the growth of our own team.”

BYUH President Steven C. Wheelwright was also awarded with being the most supportive university president among all universities in the U.S. for his support for BYUH Enactus. According to Castle, Presi-

dent Wheelwright and the administration’s support in elevating Enactus from a club to a fully funded academic program have made positive strides. The team also received $5,000 for receiving the OB Ocean Pollution award.

Neal commented on BYUH Enactus’ rise to fame on the national spotlight, saying, “It’s so gratifying to see the reputation gained over the last few years and see how that room filled and people saying, ‘That’s the team to beat.’”

Neal continued, “Over 90 percent of our project managers are hired at graduation. There are 200 jobs available just this [past] week from the corporate sponsors here at the national event. Most of our 18 students who traveled here to Kansas City already have job interviews and meetings with real employers at a career fair.”

“Although there are several personal benefits students get from Enactus, the motivating factor for most students is seeing the measurable and sustainable impact they make in the lives of those they serve,” Neal said.

For those interested in joining the BYUH Enactus team, they can contact head faculty advisor, Brother Richard Tanner, at the Willis Center.

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Sister Monson Remembered BYU-Hawaii students send aloha and condolences to Monson family

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5-year-old Frances J. Monson, the wife of Thomas S. Monson, president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, passed away of old age at 6:35 a.m. on May 17 in a Salt Lake City hospital. BYU-Hawaii students expressed mourning and gratitude for her example.

“It was sad to know Sister Monson passed away,” said Linda Bui, a psychology sophomore from Vietnam. “I don’t know much about her, but I know she is a special person to President Monson. Although we know that family can be together forever, it is still a challenge to say goodbye to our loved ones. I hope President Monson can feel better soon.”

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Ron Sidal, an elementary education senior from Fiji, said he would pray for President Monson. He said, “If President Monson was my investigator, I would testify to him that all loss can be made up through Jesus Christ. Nothing can truly separate family because the temple allows family relationships to last forever.”

Jade Cheng, an elementary education sophomore from Hong Kong, watched Sister Monson’s funeral service on lds.org.

She said, “It reminded me of Sister Hinckley. I know Sister Monson has been sick for a long while. Finally, she can rest and be healthy again. I feel extra grateful that death is not the end. Otherwise it is too sad.”

Sister Monson’s daughter, Ann Dibb, spoke at Sister Monson’s Funeral in Salt Lake City on May 23. Dibb shared her memory about her mother and said, “My mother’s mortal journey: 85 years of earthly life filled with joy, family sacrifice service, and complete submission to the Lord’s will.”

Dibb described Sister Monson as a person of quiet strength who loved her parents, her family, and her husband without conditions.

Sister Donna S. Packer, wife of President Boyd K. Packer, president of the Quorum of the Twelve also recalled her feelings toward Sister Monson and said, “Sister

Monson was an ideal example of a devoted wife and mother. She understood the gospel of Jesus Christ and the importance of her husband’s calling. She stood ready to assist him in any way.�

Born on Oct. 27, 1927, Frances Beverly Johnson was the youngest of five and only daughter of Franz E. Johnson and Hildur Booth Johnson. She was named Frances after her father Franz.

Sister Monson met her husband and eternal companion, Thomas Spencer Monson, during her university days in 1944 and they were married on Oct. 7, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. The Monsons were blessed with three children: Thomas Lee, Ann Frances, and Clark Spencer.

Sister Monson has served in the Relief Society and Primary. She also accompanied her husband to serve in the Canadian

Toronto and Ontario Mission from 1959 to 1962.

To watch the funeral services for Frances J. Monson, please visit http://www. lds.org/broadcasts/watch/sister-monsonfuneral/2013/05?lang=eng.

-Clove r Che ng

Left: President and Sister Monson in their younger years. Below right, the Monsons at General Conference. Below left and bottom, photos of the funeral services held on May 23 in the Tabernacle on Temple Square. Photos courtesy of lds.org

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Teen’s death motivates students to create ‘black boxes’ for people Inspired by the death of Trayvon Martin, four undergraduate engineering students created a black box for humans, which could serve as evidence in court, reports Yahoo! News.

Black boxes are indestructible devices that records cockpit conversations and flight data. They are installed in airplanes and trains so that investigators can use them to help determine what happened just before a crash.

BYU-Hawaii students praised the theory behind the creation of the personal black box by the students. However, they said it is still too imperfect to be used in real life.

“I think it is a good thought in theory, but I don’t think it would work very well because if you’re going to kill someone, I will just steal the black box and then there would be no evidence,” said Adrienne Cardoza, a senior in TESOL from Ohio.

Saki Suyama, a sophomore in TESOL from Japan, said, “It might be effective, but if it is broken or something happens to it, and you can’t record it accurately and correctly, then it is not going to work. So it will be useless and pointless.”

Participating in the 2013 Cornell Cup in Orlando, Fla., Brett Kaplan, Jack Vorwald, Mike Burns and Ryan Holmes, the four undergraduate engineering students from the University of Massa-

The idea was to construce a “black box” like the ones used on airplanes to record cockpit conversations and flight data that help inspectors determine why planes crash.

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Four University of Massachusetts at Amherst students created a prototype human black box that can record what happens to people and those recordings maybe used in courts.

Photos courtesy Yahoo.news

chusetts at Amherst, said their creation was inspired by the lack of evidence in the death of Trayvon Martin, reports Yahoo! News.

According to The Huffington Post, Trayvon Martin, 17, was an unarmed African-American that was shot by a watch captain, George Zimmerman, 28, who claimed the incident was self-defense.

Because of this claimed and the lack of evidence, Zimmerman court case was still being investigated.

To prevent such cases from happening, they said they created a black box with an audio recording that was heavily encrypted, completely tamper-proof and admissible as evidence in U.S. courtrooms, reports Yahoo! News. It also served, as an unquestionable, unbiased, on-the-scene account should the person in possession of the black box meet with a mysterious death, adds Yahoo! News.

However, the black box is still not retail ready because of its large size (the size of a Big Mac box) with a red button on top to activate the audio recording, reports Yahoo! News. It goes on to report it is also not indestructible, unlike an airplane black box.

Dilan Endsley, a sophomore majoring in psychology from California, said, “I think it will be effective because we will always have the evidence that we need and to make a fair decision. But it also very unethical because it takes away our privacy right as human beings.”

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Lining the halls of the London underground are “I’m a Mormon” ads sponsored by the LDS Church. Photos courtesy of Deseret News

‘I’m a Mormon’

Advertising campaign hits UK, Ireland

New media campaign in United Kingdom and Ireland causes fellow Mormons, both at BYU-Hawaii and abroad, to rejoice.

“I love this campaign. There’s so much incorrect information out there about who Mormons are and what we believe,” said Abigail Smith, a junior studying marine biology from Iowa. “I think it’s great that these advertisements answer real questions and help to dispel unfounded ideas about our faith.”

According to an article found on the LDS Church’s newsroom page entitled, “’I’m a Mormon’ Integrated media Campaign launches in UK and Ireland in response to increased interest in faith,” advertisements like this first ran in the United States in 2010.

Students reflected on how this campaign will help the LDS faith reach more people. “I think it’s good because many people think that Mormons are not Christian,” said Stephanie Kim, a junior studying political science from Korea. “I served a mission in Temple Square, and many people have incorrect information. This will motivate people to learn and know about the church,”

The LDS Church, through the article found in the newsroom stated, ”In London, 250 double-decker buses will feature advertisements as will Charing Cross mainline station and 10 tube stations, including Oxford Circus and Piccadilly Circus for the next four weeks.”

“It’s really good to see that The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is informing and directing people with advertisements and media. It fascinates me that the UK and Ireland areas are sparking interest in the church,” said Erin Akinaka, a junior majoring in history from California.

The article included some of the statements found on the advertisements, including, “When I lost my way, God helped me find

it,” and “Jesus Christ is my compass.” According to the article, “The Church invites anyone with questions ‘to ask a Mormon’ via mormon.org.uk or Twitter at twitter.com/Askamormon.”

A campaign in New York in 2011 coincided with the opening of “The Book of Mormon Musical.” London’s campaign also coincides with the opening of the musical.

The church will also be running ads in the Playbills for “The Book of Mormon Musical,” which includes slogans such as, “You’ve seen the play, now read the book,” and “The book is always better,” stated the article.

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BYUH’s SOAR equivalent, Holomua, reaches out to high school students Enrichment program aims to bring in prospective students An equivalent to BYU’s SOAR program, Holomua is an enrichment program that helps high school students become acclimated to campus life at BYU-Hawaii. This is Holomua’s third year offering students the chance to learn what BYUH has to offer.

“Holomua is a summer college prep program created in 2011 to provide an opportunity for high school seniors to prepare for attending BYU-Hawaii,” said Holomua Coordinator Arapata Meha.

Meha also acts as BYUH’s enrollment director. “The university is especially interested in helping youth from Hawaii learn about the requirements, expectations, resources and experiences that will enable them to gain admission and be successful in their studies. We are excited to welcome the third group of students to participate in Holomua.”

The six-day, five-night stay in the hales, or campus dorms, helps prospective students prepare for the ACT as well as become familiar with what BYUH’s facilities are like. Past participants of the program have made it a point to let others know about the benefits of attending Holomua.

“I met one of my best friends through this program,” said Diana Ruiz, a recently graduated English major alumna from Mexico.

“Students are better in their studies when they are already acquainted with other senior students,” she added. Ruiz has been a mentor for the program since it first started two years ago. “Mentors help students realize how special BYUH is. In contrast with the other BYUs, we are far friendlier,” Ruiz said.

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Students who attend the program are usually high school juniors, going onto their senior year. They are taken around campus, given a tour of the Polynesian Cultural Center, as well as participate in a service project, all the while trying to prepare for the ACT test.

Makana Loo, a junior at Honoka’a High School on the Big Island, will be attending Holomua 2013 for the first time. “Holomua will help me to get familiar with the campus and college life. It will also give me the opportunity to get away from home,” Loo said. “I’m serious about attending BYU-Hawaii after graduating high school before I go on my mission,” he added. Holomua has also proven to positively affect alumni of the program.

“Holomua was a great life experience where I was able to experience ahead of time how life is in college,” said Megan Waddell, a sophomore majoring in peace building from Houston, Texas. She was among the first students who attended Holomua when it first started in 2011. “I had a blast creating special bonds with my peers at Holomua that are now some of my closest friends here at BYUH. Because I went to Holomua, I have had a smoother, less stressful experience getting use to college life.”

Waddell said she wanted to become a mentor because, “I want these students to feel the same spirit I felt and I want them to leave with confidence and a greater knowledge of life after high school.”

- Dylan-Sage Wilcox

Students visit campus in March as part of Admission’s program for high school students. Middle: Chantel Wills is a former Holomua student. Right: Arapata Meha speaks to the group. Photos by Mei Yin.

Relay for Life

participate pays a registration fee to camp out over night and all the activities help raise money. All proceeds goes to the American Cancer Society. This is an all charity event.”

The Polynesian Cultural Center presented all night long as Local community members fight an official sponsor. “This is our fifth year representing PCC,” said cancer one step at a time Jimmy Napu. “So many people are affected by cancer. We want to give back. This year our goal is to raise $3,000. That is besides the Cancer is a disease that can affect anyone, and Relay for Life is an money that the PCC gives as an officialsponsor. What we are doing event to celebrate, remember, and fight back. More than a thousand people from all over the island of Oahu participated in the Relay for tonight is what employees of PCC put together to raise money. We Life 2013 at the Kahuku District Park all through Friday night until 6 have 150 in our team.”

Turtle Bay employees also represented as they walked laps a.m. Saturday. all night.

“I am personally here because both of my parents are cancer

“This is a worldwide fund raiser to raise money for the American Cancer Society. The objective is to raise as much money as survivors,” said Mona Inoz, an employee of Turtle Bay. “We are here representing Turtle Bay and our goal is to raise cancer awareness and we can to help with cancer research and many other programs” said Don Porter, Relay for Life of Ko’Oaluloa event chair. “This is a really get more involved with the community.”

Another participant who came with a group from work was great cause that helps families and individuals from cancer research Shy Ako, a Kaneohe community member. “Our company, who parto making wigs for cancer patients… or gas cards to help patients get to their treatments…. Everyone has a reason for doing this. I lost ticipates yearly, and our boss got us all together to walk all night long for a good cause. One of the group members on our team is a cancer my wife to cancer... This is an overnight event and a very symbolic survivor. She is a strong woman.” way of making the statement that ‘cancer never sleeps’. I encourage

Martha Newman, is a caretaker for a cancer survivor and is everyone to visit relayforlife.org for more information.” from the Honolulu. “I want to encourage more people to come out

BYUHSA and students represented BYU-Hawaii as they gathered with Ko’olauloa and the North Shore community members to this event that is held yearly, I have been a participant every year,” - Jennife r He rre ra to fight cancer. “I am here supporting patients with cancer,” said Kesa Kaufusi, a volunteer for BYUHSA from Tonga. “My uncle passed away from cancer, and I am here with BYUHSA to represent our school and support cancer patients and cancer survivors….We encourage students to come out to support and help raise money.

We have garage sales, and today we have a tent set up to paint nails, paint faces play volleyball and all the money collected will be donated.”

This lively event went on overnight as the community rallied together to support the cause with fun-filled games, dancing, and prizes. “We have all kinds of wonderful things here tonight for people that have survived cancer,” said Rene Curtis from the Kahuku community. “Whole families come together and they sign Above: Turtle Bay employees walk during the Relay for Life. up as a team to play games and win prizes. Everyone who comes to

Top: A group from PCC also participated in the annual local cancer event. Photos by Mei Yin. MAY 30, 2013

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Avoid distractions while driving or riding

A sign reminds drivers of the fine for texting while driving at the side of the road near Santa Clara Elementary School in Santa Clara, Utah.

BYU-Hawaii students say they have had close calls trying to multitask while driving or riding bikes and skateboards. Photo by AP

Experts say focused concentration saves lives

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eaths in accidents where drivers were on the phone talking or texting have increased. Bicycles, skateboards, longboards, scooters, mopeds, and cars are the main types of transportation for most BYU-Hawaii students.

Being on the phone could be hazardous, according to an Associated Press article by Joan Lowy. “We believe the number of crashes involving cellphone use is much greater than what is being reported,” said Lowy. According to researchers, people don’t multitask because they’re good at it. They do it because they are more distracted. BYUH students shared their thoughts on this matter and their close calls multitasking.

“I use my bike to get me everywhere I need to go, from school, work, home, or to friends’ houses. I definitely use that time to call my family or friends and catch up,” said Rachelle Johnson, a fresh-

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man in political science from New York.

“Although I haven’t had an accident yet, at times I find myself having to come to a complete stop because I can’t seem to manage to finish a text while riding my bike at the same time.”

Students may assume they have mastered multitasking, when in fact it is hazardous. “It’s sad to see a lot of people trying to multitask by talking on their phone, eating, and, all the while, managing the wheel with their knees,” said Sarah McCuaig, an undeclared freshman from Maryland.

Having some alone time as while walking from home to school can give students the opportunity to catch up with loved ones, yet it could be very distracting.

“I had to learn this the hard way,” said Jordan Santos, a sophomore in physiology from Arizona. “I was riding my bike and talking on my phone when I didn’t hear a car coming behind me. I decided to switch to the left side of the road because I was getting closer to my friends house; but I didn’t

realize the car behind me was also about use the left side of the road as well. They were trying to give me more space… and the car got real close to me.”

Keeping all five senses busy while multitasking could possibly even lead to deadly consequences.

“I almost had a recent incident,” said McCuaig. “While using my longboard, I was texting a friend and crossing the street.

For some reason, I thought I had looked both ways and that the coast was clear. Yet I was startled a loud honk coming from a car that got only inches from me… I was really embarrassed. Now I’m really careful about not using my phone out on the roads.”

Santos added, “At times we seem to think that if you are not in a car, these rules of texting or talking on your phone don’t apply to you while using others means of transportation because you don’t risk other peoples lives… But you forget you’re risking your own life,” Santos said.

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After 20 years, Beckham throws in the towel

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uperstar athlete David Beckham announced he would retire after this soccer season. His announcement on Thursday, May 16, left his fans wondering if he would be able to keep his superstar status after his retirement.

According to AP, Beckham won a league title in Paris Saint-Germain and then donated the proceeds to charity. Even then, he topped Sports Illustrated’s list of 20-highest earning international athletes.

The 38-year-old midfielder played more than 100 games for Manchester United and spent some years with the LA Galaxy.

His league title in Paris Saint-Germain was his fourth.

Ellis Cashmore, a British sociologist and author of the book “Beckham,” said, “Beckham was the first athlete to transcend sport. Leaving soccer is a little bit of a gamble because they don’t know if Beckham decoupled from his sport is going to be as powerful as a brand.”

Beckham’s popularity is high even in the United States where soccer runs distinctly behind basketball, baseball and football, according to Henry Schafer, executive vice president Q Scores Company.

As for Beckham, “I would put him in the category as having the right qualities to extend his playing days,” said Schafer, who said former NBA star Magic Johnson, NHL player Wayne Gretzky and boxing great Muhammad Ali among the other top retired athletes who’ve kept up their images.

Brand Beckham, however, isn’t just David. His wife Victoria runs a fashion house which is beginning to gain traction.

And there’s a rising generation of Beckhams

Paris Saint-Germain’s midfielder David Beckham from England, brandishes the cup as he celebrates PSG’s French League One title, at the Parc des Princes Stadium, in Paris, May 18, 2013. The match was his final home game for Paris Saint-Germain before retirement.

Photo by AP

as well: eldest son Romeo features in ads for Burberry’s spring/summer 2013 collection.

David Garcia, a senior studying anthropology from Chile, gave his reaction.

“I didn’t care. I kind of link him with more of being a model and his appearance and making money that way,” Garcia said, “People were talking about [his retirement] and how he won many cups, and I guess he was a good soccer player. I recognized that the teams he played for won the championships at least once,” he added.

Natalie Nazer, a senior studying peace building from La Habra, Calif., and former soccer-player for BYUH, said, “It was time for him to retire. Thirty-eight isn’t old in normal life, but it is in the sport world. So it’s expected. I think its cool how he went to play his last season for charity and donated all of the money to charity. I had a soccer trainer that made me spend years perfecting his ‘Beckham kick,’ but I never perfected it.

Only Beckham can do it.”

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areas such as piano, organ and singing, to which he says “some of them are very good at these other things.”

Besides doing activities with family, Funaki enjoys a variety of sports with his wife.

“My wife and I do all sorts of activities without family; including work at our farm in Kahuku. We play all sorts of sports such as rugby, football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, baseball, tennis and racquetball. We are both sports fanatics, but we understand there are other things more important than sports,” Funaki said.

The only sport he intentionally stays away from is golfing, because he knows it could be very addicting.

One of these more important things includes teaching students here at BYU-Hawaii.

“Brother Funaki is that teacher who knows how to make you laugh and scare you at the same time,” said Lleva Fa’apoi, a senior majoring in Psychology from New Zealand. “Don’t ever come to class unprepared twice. He cares deeply about his students and loves seeing them succeed.”

Inoke Funaki, a BYU-Hawaii psychology professor, shares a bit of his life and experiences with BYUH ohana. Photo by Monique Saenz

INOKE FUNAKI Psychology professor is preparing to serve couples mission with wife

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erving as a Psychology professor at BYU-Hawaii, Inoke Funaki shared a glimpse into his life as he and his wife prepare to serve a couple’s mission. Students reflect on Funaki’s character.

“We hope to serve a senior couples mission, hopefully to Tonga. Also, I have plans to write several books before I pass away and I hope to continue our works in support of the Tongan Society of America,” said Funaki.

The Tongan society of America is a non-profit organization to encourage children of Tongan ancestry to strive to get a good education, taking advantage of the opportunities readily available in the United States.

Funaki focuses a lot of his time toward family. He has six living children, one passed away at a young age. In total, seven children and 15 grandchildren. He encourages his children and grandchildren to develop their talents in other fields as well. He said that he and his wife encouraged their children to develop skills in the music

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“Brother Funaki is that teacher who knows how to make you laugh and scare you at the same time. Don’t ever come to class unprepared twice. He cares deeply about his students and loves seeing them succeed.”

-Lleva Fa’apoi, a senior in psychology from New Zealand

Another one of Funakis students, Petra Satele, a senior majoring in psychology from New Zealand, said of Funaki: “It is so refreshing to experience his teaching style. He is not concerned with trying to impress anyone, and he is just himself. He is really knowledgeable and funny. He cares about his students, and as a Polynesian it’s inspiring to see a Tongan highly educated and successful.

He is an excellent man and will make an excellent missionary.”

When asked why he wanted to become a college professor he shared with us the reasons behind it.

“It became a personal goal during my years at Church College of Hawaii, with the help of my college professors, [such as Dr. Robert Laird],” Funaki said. “More important, I believe that God was helping me throughout the whole process. There was this innate drive to be competent, like my mentors and the good students of other countries. I suppose it was some form of ‘identity’ and ‘possible selves’ which also aided me,” he added.

As of right now Brother Funaki and his wife are in the process of filling out the paperwork and following the necessary steps to serve a full time mission together.

- KERYNA MONSON